Why Preppers Garden: Different Reasons for Growing Your Own Food
As I’ve pointed out before, I think we greenies have a lot in common with preppers/survivalists. Even if the ideologies underlying our actions are completely different, both groups value self-sufficiency,…
Learning from Merkel’s approach to energy politics
This post is by Matthew Lockwood, a senior research fellow in the Energy Policy Group at the University of Exeter. Angela Merkel’s visit to London yesterday is being widely reported…
Three ways green policy can reassure voters at the next election
This post first appeared on The Guardian’s Environment blog. After years of economic uncertainty and falling living standards the 2015 election will have a defensive feel to it. The electorate…
5 key issues in the fight for better fuel
Commercial fleet operators, their value chain operators and policymakers can create change by paying attention to these big ideas.
Consumers may change behavior if delivered the right message
I used to preach that education couldn't make people change their behavior. I was wrong.
Tips to Recycle Your Garden
Going green is something that has really become front and center in everyone’s mind. With landfills at their maximum capacity and people really starting to see the effects of excessive…
Why the Steel Industry Should Now be Considered Green
The steel industry has been one of the most successful stories in the progressive green movement. The steel product is very green by its own merits as well. The material…
9 technologies that promise to clean up the planet
Whether working on better maps or organic batteries, these firms are at the forefront of developing tech to help the planet.
Can you Really Waste Water? How a Water Treatment Plant is Designed and Run
In this current age of heightened environmental awareness, we are constantly being told how much water we waste on a daily basis. But Can water really be wasted? This is…
Homeschool was only 1/2 great today
Hard at work on math problems. I realize that it has been a while since I have blogged. My world has been a blur of homeschooling and marathons as of…
ESSAY: The Green Liberty Party
The "Earth is dying if we let it. Without ecology there can be no economy. Stop burning and cutting, work less and live more. Live free and green, or die"…
Greening Your Entertainment {Safe and Simple}
For the original post, visit Accidentally Green - Making healthy decisions that honor God and happen to help the environmnent. Did you know that a DVD or compact disc is…
The Benefits of Grass Fed and Pastured Animal Products
There is an old saying that “you are what you eat”. We hear it often and maybe it has begin to become a bit watered down (by overuse) but really…
Fragrance folly
A look at the not-so-pretty side of the personal care industry By Jessica Burman; Article provided by Alternatives Journal Photo credit: istockphoto/diego_cervo My biggest grievance with the personal care industry…
Eco Friendly Etsy Handmade Gift Giveaway with Green Sisterhood
2013 has been incredible for Green Sisterhood and we owe our success to your support! And we want to show our appreciation so we are sponsoring a mega handmade giveaway…
Ecotourism at its Best in Northern New Mexico
The concept of ecotourism is not new, but lately we’re hearing a lot more about this kind of travel. Take a look at any travel magazine and you’re likely to…
Food Lion Propels Sea Change in Responsible Fish Sourcing with New Policy
Food Lion, one of America’s largest supermarket chains with more than 1,100 stores across the eastern and southeastern US, has announced the adoption of a sustainable seafood policy that will…
Guest Post – Helpful Tips for a Great, Green Move!
Winter is waning, and the peak season for movers—May until September—is quickly approaching. If you are planning an upcoming relocation, you may wonder how you can possibly have an eco-friendly…
FLOR Eco Friendly Carpet Squares
FLOR carpet squares are a great rug and carpet option, especially for families and homes with pets. The interchangeable tiles come in hundreds of colors, patterns, and variations, and they're…
Urban Jungle: Why Cities Need Nature
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3 Options for an Energy Efficient Home You May Not Have Tried Yet
It’s wise to invest in energy efficient home improvements. With the right changes, you can lower your energy usage and enjoy savings for years to come. While you may have…
DTSC Challenging Manufacturers to Make Products Safer
On Thursday, California’s Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) challenged manufacturers to make their products safer and dramatically change the way consumers are protected from potential toxic harm.As a key…
How Shell, Chevron and Coke Tackle the Energy-Water-Food Nexus
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